Hey Kidz let check out the BB-8™ by Sphero

With the much awaited cinema release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Australia today, Kidz B Kool wants to share with you an amazing product that will bring the Force into your own home. But before that let’s check out the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer!

"Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his army of Stormtroopers."

I can hear the Star Wars fans cheers for this one! Please no spoiler alerts, I’m sad to say I won’t be going to see it today but will be very soon.

So now it’s time to check out the BB-8™ by Sphero:

Over the years, the magic of Star Wars™ has always lived on screen and in our imaginations. Thanks to our advancements in technology, we’ve made it possible to bring a new part of Star Wars: The Force Awakens™ into your home.

Meet BB-8™ - the app-enabled Droid™ that's as authentic as it is advanced. BB-8 has something unlike any other robot - an adaptive personality that changes as you play.

Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show a range of expressions and even perk up when you give voice commands. Set it to patrol and watch your Droid explore autonomously, make up your own adventure and guide BB-8 yourself, or create and view holographic recordings.

It’s now possible to explore the galaxy with your own trusty Astromech Droid by your side. BB-8 is more than a toy - it’s your companion.

What’s in the Box?

BB-8 App-Enabled Droid
Induction Charging Base
Micro USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Legal Guide

BB-8 ™ Tech Specs

iOS & Android compatible
Top speed of 4.5 mph (7ft/s)
Durable polycarbonate shell
Bluetooth Smart BLE connection (100 foot range)
Inductive charging (over 1 hour of play on a full charge)
Free App: BB-8 App-Enabled Droid powered by Sphero available through iTunes or Google Play
Height: 11.4 cm / Width: 7.3 cm / Weight ~200 g App pic